Texas-Style Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef, (90% lean)

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 Tbsp. chili powder

• 1 Tbsp. paprika

• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin

• 1 tsp. dried oregano

• ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

• ½ tsp. Kosher salt

• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

• 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained

• 1 cup beer

• ½ cup (2 oz.) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

• Sour cream

• Sliced green onions

• Shredded cheddar cheese